Cockrell, Missouri

Cockrell is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Cockrell was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community has the name of Francis Cockrell, a state legislator.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cockrell, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  3. "Jackson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°53′08″N 94°14′16″W / 38.88556°N 94.23778°W / 38.88556; -94.23778

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